VOLUNTEER

Girls Rock Fort Worth has been made possible by the hard work of many dedicated volunteers since its very beginning. These dedicated individuals work year-round to make camp a fun and engaging experience. If you have the energy, drive, and enthusiasm to devote to GRFW, please consider getting involved with one of our exciting events or join our Core Team or Board of Directors. We need people with a wide range of skills for a variety of different tasks; we’re sure you’ll find something that suits your interests and abilities. While experience isn’t a requirement, previous knowledge is definitely an asset. We’re looking for individuals who are strongly self-motivated and task-oriented who can make a commitment to setting goals and seeing them through.
We also have many opportunities to serve at our mainstay summer rock camp.  Be sure to check out those positions below!

Board of Directors


The Board of Directors oversees the organization and acts as a central decision-making body. The function of the board is to ensure that the camp upholds its mission; to set a direction and long-term goals for the organization; to advocate for and represent the organization in order to promote its welfare; to help bring resources to the organization; and to monitor, oversee, and assure the financial, programming, ethical, legal, and governmental integrity of the organization.

Core Team


Girls Rock Fort Worth is currently seeking additional individuals to join their year-round staff.  All positions are currently unpaid, although they provide an opportunity to do meaningful work for a nonprofit organization that matches your passions and values. Our core team is a great opportunity to network and build skills an incredible team of women. We are happy to work with your school to meet the requirements you need in order to receive credit, and we are able to provide job recommendations and letters.
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Summer Camp Positions (2020)

Volunteers are the heart of what keeps Girls Rock Fort Worth rockin’! 

We have a variety of musical AND non-musical volunteer positions available for people interested in working with us. Part time & Full time positions are available and some of them can be combined (e.g. Instrument Instructor & Band Coach). Click here for more details on each position. No matter your strengths and skillset, we need YOU!

Girls Rock Fort Worth prioritizes women, trans, gender non-conforming and nonbinary people for our mentorship positions–other volunteer positions are open to people of all genders!

Please make sure to review all the info below before applying.  Thank you!

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June 20 & 21,2020

June 22-27, 2020

June 20 & 21,2020

June 22-27, 2020

Camp Information

The Hill School of Fort Worth
4817 Odessa Avenue

Fort Worth, TX  76113

Monday – Friday | 9AM – 5PM
Saturday | 11AM – @ 4PM

Camp Information

The Hill School of Fort Worth
4817 Odessa Avenue

Fort Worth, TX  76113

Monday – Friday | 9AM – 5PM
Saturday | 11AM – @ 4PM

Volunteer Information

Location/Time TBA
Girls Rock Fort Worth is committed to providing important training and resources to all camp volunteers. Training will cover most camp logistics as well as give you an opportunity to learn more about the atmosphere of rock camp and its curriculum. Training is mandatory for all Camp Counselors, Band Coaches, and Instrument Instructors.

The Hill School
The Mandatory Orientation for ALL Volunteers happens the day before camp as a way to reconnect with the people you’ll be working with as well as familiarize yourself with the camp location. The Pops & Rock Social is an open house for our campers & their families. Load In will also be happening during this time.

– Application submitted
– Interview scheduled
– Background Check Permission form sent
– Notification of approval

If you have any questions, please contact Kerissa at [email protected] | ***Please be sure to add this email address to your inbox and check your spam folder for any missed communications.***

One of our Core Values at GRFW is Equity which is the belief that it is important to give everyone what they need to be successful. We believe that even if we don’t have the same background that we should all have the same opportunities. Making camp accessible to both campers and volunteers is an important part of creating an awesome experience. With this in mind, our Board of Directors has included Volunteer Stipends in our annual budget to help defray some expenses and encourage participation. This year our stipends are on an “Opt Out” basis. If you would prefer to donate all or part of your stipend back to GRFW, please indicate below. Stipends will be handed out at the end of the week. This process is honor-based and confidential.

Stipend amounts: 

  • Full time volunteers ($200)
  • Half-day/Part Time volunteers ($75)
  • Workshop Facilitators ($30 per workshop)
  • Guest Performers ($50)
  • Photographers/Videographers ($200)
  • Recording Engineer ($200)
  • Roadies ($30)

Camp Roles

Workshop Presenter

Each of our workshops values developing life skills and self-esteem, as well as encouraging creativity, self-expression, and awareness. Examples of workshops that have been taught at other rock camps: History of Women in Rock, Self-Defense, Image & Identity, Songwriting, Teen Issues, Recording your Band, Prosecution, Engineering & Lighting, and Band T-Shirt Screen Printing. Must be available to teach 1 or 2 one-hour sessions on the day of your scheduled workshop. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Workshop Presenters have their own application found here.

Workshop presenter app

Camp Intern | Production Crew

This is a special opportunity for older, experienced campers to get more involved behind the scenes at camp, develop leadership skills and transition into becoming a GRFW volunteer or organizer in the future. Open to women & gender expansive people.

The Camp Fee is waived for Interns & Production Crew.

Camp Intern/Production Crew have their own application found here.

Camp Intern | Production Crew app

Music specific Mentoring Positions

Instrument Instructor

(2 spots for each instrument) Mon-Thur mornings, 9:30 – Noon. Our campers possess a varying range of age and skill level, and many have never touched a musical instrument in their lives. We need instructors for guitar, bass, vocal, keyboards, and drums. Age groups will be split into different instruction times. You can choose to teach one or both. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Band Coach

(6-8 spots available) **Songwriting/Instrument knowledge needed**, Mon-Fri, 1:00-2:30 for ages 8-11yo and/or 2:30-4:30 for 12-17yo. Band coaches are assigned 1 or 2 bands to help prepare a song for the Showcase. You will help the campers during band selection on the first day and assist them each camp day in learning how to play as a group, both musically and interpersonally. It is possible to coach two bands, if you request it. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Production Crew Mentor

NEW POSITION! Mon-Fri, Part time (Mornings) or Full Time.  Experience & knowledge of sound tech, stage set-up, and what it takes to put on a show needed. Lead a small group of teens who want to participate in camp but prefer to learn what happens backstage and the ins & outs of the music business. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Non-Music Mentoring Positions

Camp Counselor

(8 spots available), Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15. You will serve as a mentor to your assigned band of campers, make sure they are where they need to be at all times & that their needs are met, assist the Band Coach as needed, and attend the debrief meeting at the end of each day. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Workshop Presenter

Part-time. Workshops are 1 – 1 1/2 hours long. Mornings (9:30-10:45 for 12-17yo, 10:45-Noon for 8-11yo) & Afternoon (1-2:30 for 12-17yo, 3:00-4:30 for 8-11yo). Each of our workshops values developing life skills and self-esteem, as well as encouraging creativity, self-expression, and awareness. Examples of workshops that have been taught at camp: History of Women in Music, Self-Defense, Image & Identity, Songwriting, Healthy Relationships, Recording your Band, and Band T-Shirt Screen Printing. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Panther Core Patrol

Part time or Full time. M-F. (At least 1 volunteer needed on campus at all times, can be split among several volunteers) The Panther Core Patrol is made up of social workers, therapists, counselors and folks in related careers. They are available to all camp staff and volunteers as someone to run tricky situations by, to report something worrisome you witnessed or overheard a camper doing or saying, and as a general support when you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, excited, etc. The Patrol is also there to help out with group/band dynamics, if something isn’t clicking, or to help resolve a conflict between campers if one arises. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Other Volunteer Positions

Front Desk/Receptionist

(1-2 spots available per day), Part-Time or Full-Time. The receptionist assists with camper registration, check-in and check-out of the campers every day, monitors visitors, coordinates in-camp communication, gives directions, answers questions, and sells showcase tickets and camp merchandise. There is a lot of flexibility with this position. Open to women & gender expansive people.

Roadie

(3-4 spots available) Part-Time or Full-Time. Help set-up, breakdown, and move equipment throughout the week. Responsibilities include: reconfiguring rooms for band practice every day, maintaining or fixing gear, assisting Lunch Bands with set-up and helping with load in/out. There is a lot of flexibility with this position. All applicants welcome.

Floaters/Runners

Any Days, Any Time. These volunteers are called upon for to help with any last minute needs, runs to stores, filling in for another volunteer, generally lending a hand as necessary. Floaters must have a car and a cell phone. There is a lot of flexibility with this position. All applicants welcome.

Kitchen Crew

Monday – Friday, 11:30am-1:30pm, can be split up by day. Kitchen helpers need to lift, move and serve lunch at camp. You set up lunch each day and assist with clean up. Kitchen team members will occasionally be asked to drive to pick up local lunch donations. Feeding people at camp is fun and makes everyone happy. Be a food fairy; it’s fun! All applicants welcome.

Camp Photographer

Part-time or Full-time. Take photos during camp, including band photos for the showcase (Band photos are usually done on Wednesday & must be uploaded quickly for use at the Showcase). All applicants welcome.

Camp Videographer/Editor

Part-time, Throughout camp, Band promos on Thursday or Friday. Get video during camp including band interviews for the showcase promos. Promo videos must be ready in time to use during the Saturday Showcase. The videos will be a brief introduction of the band that will be performing including interviews of the band. All applicants welcome.

Guest Performer

Part-time (M-TH, Noon-1). Perform a 30 minute set for the campers while they eat. Set up as early as an hour before. All genres considered. Bands must be at least 50% or fronted by women or gender expansive people.

Weekend Positions

Load In & Out Crew

No music experience necessary, Part-Time, Saturday June 20 & Sunday June 21 and Friday June 26. Help load in the gear and decorate the Camp Space before camp starts and load the gear out at the end of the week. Includes setting up/breaking down equipment and the space, hanging decorations, as well as cleaning and organizing the space so it looks exactly the way we received it! All applicants welcome.

Showcase Photographer

Part-time. Take photos during the showcase. All applicants welcome.

Showcase Videographer

Part- time. Capture video of the Showcase. All Applicants welcome.

Showcase Crew

(5 spots available). No musical experience necessary, Part-Time, Saturday, June 27th. Volunteers will work merch and info tables, sell tickets, fold programs, green room assistance, stagehands, and help to ensure that all aspects of the showcase concert run smoothly. Must be available for the day of the showcase. All applicants welcome.

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